Balloons mistaken for a burglar: Lexington Police Log

Wednesday

May 10, 2017 at 4:59 AM

The following are excerpts from the Lexington police log for the period May 2, 2017 to May 8, 2017. The log is public record and available review. All persons are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.

Tuesday, May 2

2:39 p.m.: Three motor vehicles were involved in an accident that took place on Lowell Street. Two of the vehicles were towed away from the accident and one operator was cited for a road infraction. Two were transported to Lahey Clinic with minor injuries.

6:40 p.m.: An officer noticed a vehicle making an unsafe lane change and pulled over the vehicle on Bedford Street. Police discovered the operator was driving with a suspended license. The owner of the vehicle was then called to the scene and drove the vehicle away.

Wednesday, May 3

12:03 a.m.: Police responded to verbal argument taking place at the Element Hotel on Marrett Road. Both parties later calmed down and one of the parties left the hotel.

8:19 a.m.: A cement truck accidentally hooked a power line and took down a transformer and several power lines on Burlington Street and Longfellow Road. Police arrived at the scene and secured the area, diverting traffic around the accident until the utility company could arrive and repair the damage.

Thursday, May 4

6:10 p.m.: A resident of Massachusetts Avenue reported that their home had been broken into. The resident reported several missing items to police, including jewelry. The perpetrator had appeared to have gained entrance to the residence through the rear door. This is the second reported breaking and entering in the neighborhood in recent weeks.

Saturday, May 6

6:12 p.m.: Police were called to the Boston Sports Club on Bedford Street for a near-drowning incident. A minor had reportedly need assistance in the pool and was treated by the staff. When police arrived at the scene the victim was no longer in danger and refused medical attention.

Sunday, May 7

7:03 p.m.: A motor vehicle was reported weaving in and out of traffic. The caller last saw the vehicle traveling east on Lowell Street. Police arrived but were unable to locate the vehicle

Monday, May 8

6:30 p.m.: A detail officer reported a blue SUV driving erratically down Bedford Street. The officer said the vehicle then turned into the Boston Sports Club parking lot. The officer confronted the operator who revealed that he had become lost and was looking for street signs. No citation was issued.

9:09 p.m.: Police were called in response to a civil dispute taking place on Constitution Road. According to the reporting party, a neighbor's car was parked in front of his mailbox. When his wife went out to get the mail she asked them to move and the operator responded with an obscenity. The police advised the caller to contact the police next time a vehicle is parked in front of their mailbox.

10:56 p.m.: Police responded to an alarm at CVS Pharmacy on Massachusetts Avenue. Management arrived and all doors to the building were secured. Upon examination it was revealed that the alarm had been set off by balloons floating around the store.